SDF Today
Bad day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 38%. Evening flights ran 28 points better than early morning. Fly 6pm - 10pm if you can. That window has been running at 82%.
What This Means for You
Rough day at SDF. Only 38% on-time. Expect delays across the board. Check your airline app for gate changes. If connecting, prepare for misconnects.
If you can choose your departure time: evening flights (6pm - 10pm) run at 82%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 54%. That is a 28-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is 62 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, LEX is the better bet right now.
SDF Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Evening vs Early Morning is a 28-point swing at SDF. The evening block runs at 82%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 71%. Hit 20% around 10pm, peaked at 95% around 2am. Currently at 38%, well below the morning numbers. A 75-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 9 points better on departures (70% vs 61%). Arrivals roughly the same. Sun was the worst day, Mon the best.
The Bigger Picture
SDF has been bouncing between 39% and 87%. Best day was Apr 20 at 87%. Worst was Apr 28 at 39%. The norm is 69-75%, which is just how SDF runs. Today's 38% is well below the norm.
About SDF Delays
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is currently experiencing significant delays with 38% on-time departures. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport has averaged 70% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include LEX (Blue Grass Airport), CVG (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) and IND (Indianapolis International Airport). When SDF is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.